Cryptoquant: KelpDAO Hack ‘Contagion’ Triggers Worst DeFi Liquidity Crunch Since 2024
Key Takeaways: ETH borrowing rates on Aave V3 climbed to 8%, the highest reading Cryptoquant has recorded since at least...
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Bitcoin Mining Profit Guide April 2026: 14 ASIC Rigs Compared at $0.04 Per kWh
Key Takeaways: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hyd — $15.81/day Released January 2026, the single-unit S23 Hyd is rated at 580 TH/s...
Beyond the Breach: Why rsETH’s Depegging Demands a New Standard for Bridge Security
Key Takeaways: In tandem with the slow recovery, rsETH’s trading volumes have gradually declined from levels seen on April 18...
Bitcoin ETFs Add $336 Million as Ether Extends 10-Day Streak
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs record seven-day inflow worth a combined $1.87 billion. Source: Farside Further support came from Morgan Stanley’s...
Circle Economist Proposes Higher USDC Rates on Aave V3 After KelpDAO Exploit
Key Takeaways: Circle’s Chief Economist Gordon Liao proposed raising USDC’s Aave V3 Slope 2 rate to 50% to restore liquidity...
Bitcoin Retreats From $79K Peak as Middle East Economic Warfare Intensifies
Key Takeaways: On April 23, bitcoin dipped to $77,201 after failing to sustain its $79,500 peak. Market volatility triggered $218...
Declare Your Crypto or Face Jail: South Africa’s Aggressive New Capital Flow Rules
Key Takeaways South African Treasury draft rules require visitors to declare crypto or face up to 5 years in prison....
Illinois Governor Bars State Employees From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets
Key Takeaways: Illinois EO 2026-04 bars state employees from insider wagers on Kalshi, Polymarket, Crypto.com. Illinois Gaming Board has issued...
CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action
Key Takeaways: Over 100 organizations back CLARITY Act, pushing faster U.S. crypto legislation. Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle among signatories warning...
Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral
Key Takeaways: The figures cited were significant. The post estimated FTX’s solana (SOL) stake would now be valued at $5.1...
Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT With OFAC and US Law Enforcement
Key Takeaways: Tether froze $344 million in USDT on April 23, 2026, in coordination with OFAC and U.S. law enforcement....
Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization
Key Takeaways: Ontario Bill 107 would ban online gambling ads across TV, social media, and paid sponsorships. Fines reach C$1...
GSR Launches First Multi-Asset Crypto ETF With Staking
Key Takeaways: For investors, the appeal lies in convenience and diversification. Instead of managing separate positions in multiple tokens, they...
ZachXBT Helped Freeze $800K After French Streamer’s Dad Was Kidnapped in Crypto Ransom Plot
Key Takeaways: ZachXBT and Binance Security froze $800,000 of a $2 million crypto ransom paid after a 2023 kidnapping in...
Uzbekistan President Signs Decree Establishing Specialized Crypto-Mining Hub
Key Takeaways: On April 17, 2026, the Uzbekistan President signed decree PQ-143 to launch the Besqala Mining Valley in Karakalpakstan....
